Bug 17111 - include directive for xorg.conf
Summary: include directive for xorg.conf
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: xorg
Classification: Unclassified
Component: Server/General (show other bugs)
Version: unspecified
Hardware: All All
: medium enhancement
Assignee: Xorg Project Team
QA Contact: Xorg Project Team
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Reported: 2008-08-13 02:40 UTC by rob miller
Modified: 2010-05-10 11:27 UTC (History)
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Description rob miller 2008-08-13 02:40:46 UTC
I would like it if the xorg.conf file had an 'include' directive to load in sub-files.

I have multiple xorg.conf files for various setups which break or change for various reasons -- single/dual/triple monitors, graphics cards, etc.  I understand that the 'ServerLayout' section is intended to control selection and set-up of these various options, however I find it safer to maintain working xorg.conf files once I have worked out the necessary incantations and link these to /etc/X11/xorg.conf.  (e.g. /etc/X11/xorg.conf -> xorg.conf.dual.xinerama.nv)

nonetheless, adding a new monitor or similar change to the setup can be a pain for obvious reasons.  it would be nice, and probably make xorg.conf files more tidy, if one could have a line like 'include "xorg.conf.monitors"' to insert a file inline while parsing xorg.conf.

thanks for reading.
Comment 1 Adam Jackson 2010-05-10 11:27:46 UTC
xorg.conf.d is functionally equivalent.


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